Teachers were injured while intervening as cane-wielding students; campus security is being tightened
At least five people were injured when a violent clash broke out between two rival student organizations at the University of Karachi (KU) on Thursday, triggering police intervention and heightened security on the campus.
According to the police, the incident began with a heated verbal exchange between members of the two groups in the lobby of KU’s department of international relations. The situation quickly escalated into a physical altercation that spread to nearby classrooms and even the staff room.
Eyewitnesses reported that students from both sides attacked each other with sticks, leaving several people bloodied. Faculty members who tried to defuse the situation also suffered minor injuries.
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A heavy police force rushed to the spot after receiving reports of the violence and managed to bring the situation under control. The injured students were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment, while affected teachers were given first aid on campus.
Police officials at the Mobina Town police station confirmed that more than five students associated with the rival groups had been taken into custody. Police further said that investigation is on and cases will be registered based on complaints from both sides.
Following the arrests, members of a student group staged a protest on University Road and Abul Hasan Isphahani Road, causing temporary disruption to traffic.
Meanwhile, the university administration has launched its own investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the clash. Security has been tightened in and around the Department of International Relations to prevent further incidents.
